Well done with the laser stuff...why are Drs like that to people when they feel vulnerable? Makes me seeth. Shh, I thought the Sky Arts thing was a mistake! We too have Virgin,for similar reasons - so it is a fab treat!!Love thebook..you are good to start in and use it straight away, you'll get so much pleasure from it.

I, too, love the wisdom of the little poem.... most people don't notice the little things in life...or if they do... don't appreciate them. I love the little things...

may I just also comment on the recovery you are making ... and say .."good for you". My sister had a fall, serious concussion and is still dealing with residual brain damage after 9 years...it has been a struggle for her. She is my hero. What a trooper with the physical, emotional and mental aspects of recovery...it is a long road ...and nobody can do it for you. You seem to be doing a great job ...and I hope your persistence pays off in every aspect for a complete recovery.......

Love your desk, Claire, bathed in such a warm glow! Your book is beautiful - had a look at the other pages in your previous post. So sorry to hear about all your health problems. It makes me very angry indeed every time I hear of some ignorant doctor treating his patients like that - as if we aren't suffering enough, without them adding insult to injury...

Your art is amazing, despite your disability - I am not sure that I could learn to be left-handed and continue to do such awesome work. Your long struggle is having its rewards and nothing can kill one's creative imagination! Keep up the good work! Thumbs up all round.

Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog - my hubby won't see his card till his birthday on Saturday. As for the Saxon hoard, we both live in hope lol!!

There's that gorgeous journal again! I love the verse you're putting in it and all of the lovely goodies on your desk. It startled me a bit when my cursor passed over Maukie and he purred!! Have a great WOYWW!Lisa#120-something

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I suffered a serious stroke over 10 years ago (aged 43 at the time) and it's been a slow, often frustrating, recovery...
I lost my speech and was totally paralyzed on my right side, but with patience and regular physiotherapy, I can now speak, walk short distances, operate the computer, but my right side is still paralyzed. I get botox injections 3 times a year in my right bicep and forearm, which relaxes the high-tone muscles and makes it easier to stand and walk. Last year I started weekly sessions of hydrotherapy, where I build up the wasted muscles by exercising while supported by the warm water. It's bliss at the time, but I ache like heck next day - but it's so worth it :)